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Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato)

Okra braised slow in olive oil and tomato until velvety. A Greek summer classic that leans on the vegetable, not salt.

45min
248kcal
4.4gprotein
Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato) — Greek recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 500 g Okra
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes
  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 15 g Parsley (optional)
  • 1 Lemon (optional)

Method

  1. Trim the okra caps and toss with a little lemon to keep them firm.
  2. Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil, then add the tomatoes and salt.
  3. Add the okra and braise gently, without stirring much, until silky, 28 minutes.
  4. Finish with parsley and serve warm or cold.

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About Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato)

Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato) is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 4. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato)?

A serving has about 248 calories — 4.4g protein, 20.2g carbs, 18g fat, 6.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato) take to make?

About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley, lemon — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Bamies Latheres (Braised Okra in Tomato) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.